Is bioplastic good for new piercings?

Bioplast is a form of medical “plastic” that is safe for piercings. It makes an excellent material for initial piercings and those with sensitive skin due to its biocompatibility, and flexible nature.

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Correspondingly, is BioFlex safe for new piercings?

BioFlex is a special form of biocompatible plastic than can be used to make piercing jewellery. It is soft, flexible and feels very comfortable even in new piercings. BioFlex is completely non-reactive, which means that is does not interfere with the healing process and it cannot irritate your ear piercing.

Beside this, is bioplast hypoallergenic piercing? Bioplast is completely hypoallergenic. Your body recognizes the foreign materials in most metals/alloys as not belonging, so it may produce an adverse reaction when you try to wear jewelry made of lesser grade metals.

Moreover, how do you sterilize bioplast jewelry?

Bioplast™ can be sterilised by autoclave (up to 121°c.) Bioplast™ is competitively priced and is available in 8 colours. Bioplast™ is one of the best materials for initial piercing.

Can piercings heal with plastic?

Bioplast is a trademarked medical grade plastic that is biocompatible, flexible and optimal for healing your piercings as it contains no nickel. Bioplast can be autoclaved, meaning you can get your initial piercing with it.

Is plastic bad for piercings?

However, plastics, in general, aren’t great for body piercings. If you have metal allergies, try out hypoallergenic metal types or another material, instead. It should only be worn temporarily. Its flexibility means that it could auto-stretch your piercing, leading to tearing.

Is Titanium better than sterling silver for piercings?

Surgical stainless steel is often a good choice for people with allergies, except in cases in which people have hypersensitivity. In this case, titanium should be used. Titanium is a great metal for initial piercings; it’s comfortable due to being lightweight and it’s body-friendly because it barely contains nickel.

What metal is best for new piercings?

316L Stainless Steel

What is the difference between bioplast and BioFlex?

Bioplast and BioFlex are in fact the same material and mean the same thing. “Bioplast” and “BioFlex” are simply terms used by different manufacturers.

What is a BioFlex Piercing?

BioFlex is an incredible material with excellent biocompatibility and flexibility. It moves with your piercings, reducing stress, swellings and healing times. We have a great range of BioFlex Retainers and BioFlex Barbells as well as a complementary selection of PTFE Barbells to choose from.

Why is acrylic bad for piercings?

The PMMA acrylic material cannot react with your skin, so the risk of irritation is very minimal. If you are looking for very cheap, affordable piercing jewellery we recommend purchasing acrylic balls over cheap metal balls.

How do you clean a piercing before putting it in?

Can you clean jewelry with alcohol?

Myth #3: Alcohol

There are rumors that alcohol, when used to soak or rinse jewelry, will help remove the grease buildup. Alcohol contains chemicals that can leave a coating on your gemstones and metals.

How do you clean ear piercing jewelry?

Steps:

  1. Line a glass dish with tinfoil.
  2. Generously coat your silver earrings with baking soda.
  3. Boil water and pour it over your jewelry. …
  4. Using a soft brush like a paintbrush or soft toothbrush, gently scrub the jewelry to help loosen the dirt and oxides.
  5. Repeat until the silver sparkles.

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